It’s the time of the year when quite a few off us cry off alcohol after a couple of days/weeks of indulgence and join in the dry January campaign but the rise in popularity of a vegan diet has collected momentum and some people are opting for a vegan diet […]
We are getting lots of mixed messages about whether or not vaping is better for you than smoking and if in fact it carries it’s own dangers and should be avoided altogether. So when we came across and interesting article on the BBC website by James Gallagher, a Health and […]
‘Tis the season to get flu-y – or is it? Colds and flu are two of the most common illnesses people experience each year. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the average adult catches between 2 and 3 colds each year. The two illnesses have similar symptoms, […]
We all get achy from time to time and while severe pain should never be ignored and should always be investigated by a health professional, there are some things we can do to care for our back and lower the risk of suffering in the future. Here are a list […]
The common cold virus could cure cancer, scientists say, as a “revolutionary” treatment was found to eradicate the disease in a week. In the pioneering British trial, 15 patients were given an infusion of the bug, before undergoing surgery to remove and examine tumours. In every case, cancer cells had […]
Getting older is inevitable and so is showing signs of aging. Your skin will develop wrinkles, your hair will go gray, and—no matter how hard you try to resist it—your birthday cake will gain a new candle each year. But just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you need to feel older. […]
Skipping breakfast might increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The connection, found in a study of 6,550 adults aged 65-75, was particularly strong for strokes. Almost 60 per cent of the participants had breakfast every day, a quarter on some days, and 16 per cent rarely or never. All were free of heart disease at […]
Women who are too anxious or embarrassed to go for a smear test could instead provide a urine sample to be screened for cervical cancer, research suggests. A trial found urine testing was as good at detecting a virus called HPV that is a big risk factor for the cancer. […]
From HRT to libido – here are some questions about menopause that all women should be asking How will I know when my menopause begins? Dr Louise Newson (menopausedoctor.co.uk) admits that despite being a menopause specialist, she didn’t recognise her own symptoms for months. “I was tired, irritable, down, forgetful, […]
Self-care is usually something reserved for evenings and weekends, to help ease the stress of the working day. But with stress and anxiety underpinning many problems in the workplace, looking after your well being is something we should be doing all the time. A survey of 2,000 people in 2018 found […]
